Mondo's volunteers in Ghana

  Hello again, Living in Ghana is not something you fully understand by reading about it. You feel it in the heat, in the colors, in the traffic, in the music, and in the way people smile at you for no reason. Every day brings a new surprise. Sometimes you learn something the easy way, sometimes the hard way. This guide is a small collection of things I learned while living and volunteering here. Some are practical, some are funny, some are confusing, and some changed the way I see life.  Welcome to Ghana. It will challenge you, surprise you and teach you. Here we go . . . 1. Water is everything here Water is not just water in Ghana. It keeps your energy up, protects you from the heat, and saves you from feeling dizzy. If you don’t carry a bottle with you, even the city gets tired before you do. Drinking water is not a choice here — it is basic survival. 2. People dress in bright colors and always smile Colors are part of daily life in Ghana. People smile at you even when th...

   Hello everyone, Everyone in my life said the same thing "Are you crazy?".This journey began with the questions.  Yes, I guess so. My assignment period is a bit short, 3 months. But it doesn't matter. Here I am in Ghana. On my first day, my volunteer friends Louis and Oceane picked me up from the airport. After a short tour around Tamale, we bought something to eat and went to the volunteer house.Since I arrived on Friday, I had three free days at the beginning. I spent the first day resting, and again my volunteer friends took me to do some grocery shopping. On the second day, I was just waiting for my soul to catch up with me. Whenever I take a long trip (especially by plane), I always feel like I travel too fast and leave my soul behind. When I arrive at my destination, I wait for a while until my soul arrives too. It’s actually a small ritual that helps me adjust to the new place emotionally.Maybe that’s why I love slow mornings and quiet moments ...